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Meanwhile, there was more good news for Courts Community Association, which in June was force to close Weavills, a youth club for eight to 12-year-olds, and Chaos, for 13 to-19-year-olds due a lack of funding.

"We've just been given a £5,000 grant from the council that will enable us to open Wednesdays and Thursdays," Mr Fee said.

Weavills will open from 4.30pm to 6.30pm and Chaos from 7pm to 9pm.

"It will mean we can stay open until Christmas," said Mr Fee. "We're in the process of applying for more funding that will take us beyond then."

TEAM: From left to right - Cllr Terry Geraghty and Cllr Julia Conner with Tony Fee and Stacey Musgrave, both of Courts Community Association, at the opening of a multi-use games area at Courtway Road

Mr Fee said the clubs play an important role on the estate.

"They provide a safe place for young people to meet and talk," he said. "Most of the problems around antisocial behaviour are caused by youngsters just messing around.

"Walking past large groups of youngsters who are talking and laughing can, in itself, be intimidating for some people."